Sony FCB camera block
SONY 4K/60FPS integrated camera module new FCB-ER9500, has been officially launched and fully put into the market. With its superior 4K resolution and smooth 60 frames per second (FPS) capture capability, this high-end camera module brings higher resolution, smoother, and more layered image quality to professional image production, security monitoring, drones, medical devices, and remote video conferencing.
The listing of the SONY FCB-ER9500 has attracted great attention from various industries, especially in the field of fast motion or highly dynamic scenarios. For users who are using SONY FCB-ER8530, whether they can directly use SONY FCB-ER9500 as an alternative, the following aspects need to be considered:
Technical specifications and performance comparison
Image sensor and resolution:
FCB-ER8530: Equipped with 1/2.5 “Exmor R CMOS sensors, effective pixels of about 8.51 million, support 4K 30 frame video capture.
FCB-ER9500: Uses 1/1.8 “4K STARVIS2 CMOS sensor, effective pixel 8.4 million, supports 4K 60 frame video capture, has high pixel density and low noise characteristics, can provide excellent image quality and detail performance ability.
Especially in fast motion or high dynamic scenes, the FCB-ER9500 can maintain the coherence and stability of the picture, reduce motion blur, and make the dynamic image clearer and smoother. The high frame rate also helps capture more detail and dynamic changes, making the picture look more natural and comfortable.
In addition, the 1/1.8″ sensor of the SONY FCB-ER9500 has a larger target surface size and a larger sensitive area than the 1/2.5″ sensor of the FCB-ER8530, allowing more light to be introduced.
This means that the SONY FCB-ER9500 can capture more detail and color, resulting in better image quality in photos or videos. Especially in low-light conditions, a larger sensor size can significantly improve image quality, as it can capture more light to compensate for the lack of ambient light. In addition, the STARVIS2 CMOS of the FCB-ER9500 is a low-light image sensor, which can output more realistic color images at lower illuminance.
Summary:
In terms of resolution, the FCB-ER9500 and FCB-ER8530 have also reached the level of 4K ultra HD, and are able to present more detailed information and more delicate images.
In terms of sensors, the FCB-ER9500 is superior to the FCB-ER8530, with some significant advantages, mainly reflected in the sensitive area and low illumination performance. These advantages make the FCB-ER9500 more competitive in low-light environment applications, such as security surveillance, drones, video conferencing and other high-end markets.
In terms of frame rate, as SONY’s first 4K/60FPS integrated camera module, the FCB-ER9500 is undoubtedly more advantageous than the FCB-ER8530, and is more suitable for scenes requiring higher fluency and detail capture ability.
Optical zoom capability:
FCB-ER8530: With 20x optical zoom to meet the needs of most application scenarios.
FCB-ER9500: Equipped with a 25x optical zoom lens, it is easy to smooth the transition from wide Angle to long distance.
Other features:
The SONY FCB-ER9500 and FCB-ER8530, perform well in electronic fog transmission, wide dynamic, day and night switching, high highlight suppression and other aspects, which can meet the needs of different application scenarios.
In addition, the SONY FCB-ER9500 also has more comprehensive features, such as Super image stabilization (Super and Super+ two modes), infrared night vision function, excellent optical axis consistency, regional independent 3A function (regional automatic exposure, regional automatic focus, regional automatic white balance), etc. These functions are unmatched by the FCB-ER8530 and can play an important role in specific application scenarios.
Output pin and appearance dimensions
Output pin:
The SONY FCB-ER9500 has the same output pin definition as the FCB-ER8530, both of which are 4K HDMI outputs.
Volume and weight:
FCB-ER8530, volume: 50.0*60.0*93.3mm, weight: about 275g;
SONY FCB-ER9500 volume: 56.0*64.0*125.0mm, weight: about 464g;
Due to the more advanced hardware composition, internal structure and rich additional features, the SONY FCB-ER9500 has a larger appearance size and weight than the FCB-ER8530
| model | FCB-ER8530 | FCB-ER9500 |
| sensor | 1/ 2.5 ” STARVIS 2 CMOS | 1/1.8” STARVIS2 4K CMOS |
| Signal System | 4K/30FPS | 4K/60FPS |
| Wide dynamic range | Yes | Yes |
| optical zoom | 20X | 25X |
| Horizontal field of view | 4.1°-70.2° | 2.3°-58.1° |
| Image stabilization | Electronic stabilization | Electronic stabilization |
| Optical axis consistency | none | have |
| Regional independent 3A function | none | have |
| Infrared night vision function | none | have |
| I/F | 4K HDMI | 4K HDMI |
| volume | 50.0×60.0×89.7mm | 56.0×64.0×125.0mm |
| Weight | 275g | 464g |
In SUMMARY:
To sum up, SONY’s new FCB-ER9500 in technical specifications, performance beyond the FCB-ER8530, FCB-ER8530 applicable industry areas, SONY FCB-ER9500 is also applicable, but also can have superior performance. In terms of technical specifications and performance parameters, the SONY FCB-ER9500 can completely replace the FCB-ER8530.
SONY FCB-ER9500, and FCB-ER8530, in the body size and weight there is a big difference, the volume and weight have strict restrictions on the application scenario, may need to redesign or adjust the installation structure, in order to better replace.